Flames at the accident site ignited a brush fire on the north side of the highway. A BC Forestry Service airplane dropped fire retardant attempting to extinguish the blaze.

Kayla Pepper, a spokeswoman with the province's Wildfire Management Branch, says the fire is about two hectares in size, and the Kamloops Fire Centre has sent two, three-person initial-attack crews plus a response officer, one helicopter, and two water tenders, which are used to haul water into the area.

Also battling the fire are air tankers from Kamloops and Penticton, she said, noting the fixed-wing aircraft drop retardant on the perimeter of fire.

Osoyoos Volunteer Fire Department were on site to battle the fire involving the trucks and cargo.

Highways personnel were stopping vehicles headed west at the industrial park just west of the town and advising them of the delay and suggesting a detour up Highway 97 to Kaleden and Penticton.

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